Russia plans to create separate UAV forces: Putin
Moscow, June 13 (UNI) Russia is currently creating unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) forces as a separate branch, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
"Now we are creating unmanned systems forces as a separate branch of the armed forces, and it is necessary to ensure their rapid and efficient deployment and development," Putin said on Thursday at a meeting to review the main parameters of the draft state armament program for 2027-2036.
He emphasised that Russia has accumulated good experience in creating such forces. "We know how the enemy acts. But overall, I do not think that we are lagging behind in any way here.
Moreover, it seems to me that we have accumulated good experience to establish this branch of the military. This involves personnel training, production, and supply of modern aircraft capable of enhancing the combat capabilities of our armed forces," Putin said.
Putin said that up to 50 percent of the enemy's equipment and facilities are disabled thanks to drone operators. "The combat effectiveness of UAV is growing rapidly. They can take out enemy armoured vehicles, communication hubs, transport, and manpower."
"Drones are actively used for reconnaissance, counter-battery and electronic warfare, for mining and demining areas. Their effectiveness is constantly growing," Putin noted.
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